Vontae Davis an intriguing name to keep an eye on for Raiders

Jon Gruden has already showed what he thinks of the Raiders cornerback situation by releasing starter David Amerson the first day of the league’s offseason. And Amerson might have been the best cornerback on the Raiders roster. At some point, Gruden is going to have to find players to take the places of the ones

Steve has covered the Raiders in some capacity since their return to Oakland in 1995. He was the full-time beat writer from 1997-2010. for the Contra Costa Times, Oakland Tribune and San Jose Mercury News and covered more than 400 NFL games, including four Super Bowls. He also is the co-author of a recently released book titled "Al Davis: Behind the Raiders Shield."

Bingo. At the Raiders’ price, not Davis’. That’s part of what makes this intriguing, is the Raiders can get a Pro Bowl-caliber talent at a steep discount, rebuild his confidence and benefit from a player trying to prove himself once again. Happens all the time.

I was intrigued by Davis, too! Thanks for your input. What about Eli Apple or Su’a Cravens? I liked Apple coming out of college, but know virtually nothing about Cravens. What are your thoughts? I realize both would be trades, but maybe McKenzie pulls the trigger on one of these guys?

You’re welcome, Michelle. Su’a Cravens is a non-option for right now because, if he is reinstated, he remains under contract to Washington. So, unless he gets released or traded, it’s not worth talking about yet. As for Apple, he has two years left on his contract with the Giants. Even so, he might be worth trading for and inheriting his contract, which calls for Apple to make just over $9 million the next two seasons combined. The Raiders have to do something drastic at cornerback. They are in a bad way here. Signing Vontae Davis, getting Gareon Conley up to speed and adding another proven corner such as Apple or E.J. Gaines/Trumaine Johnson, someone, are priorities.

Yes, A.J. Buoye really helped turn around the Jaguars. Those are the kinds of moves that are transcendent with a franchise trying to make a precipitous jump. The Jags hit on Bouye, Calais Campbell and Barry Church in free agency, then Leonard Fournette in the draft. That’s a large part of becoming a great team. Thanks, Michelle.

No thank you we need some dogs not question marks and Reggie has had enough those he has to get it right or he’ll be out the door and you have to ask yourself why the Colts cut loose A pro bowl cb . My guess is a decline in play prior to groin injury perhaps he can to camp that year and it was obvious he was on decline, major decline to give up on him teams don’t that . I’ll take Kyle Fuller please and thank you .

Fair enough, Jeff. That’s why the Raiders should just bring in Vontae Davis, give him a physical, check out his medical reports, see where he mind and heart are at, then gauge whether it’s worth taking a gamble. Remember, Davis isn’t going to be able to command the kind of salary he had last season and in previous seasons. When a team like the Raiders have such a burning need at this position, they have to take a look at every option.